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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

J9 YFOMOT history

J9 YFO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

J9 YFO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
135,859 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 YFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
12 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 YFO was last recorded at 135,859 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 8,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,826 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,033 miles
Average per year
11,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,859 miles
  • 2025 – 127,826 miles
  • 2024 – 121,705 miles
  • 2023 – 114,970 miles
  • 2022 – 107,245 miles
  • 2021 – 100,059 miles
  • 2020 – 81,485 miles
  • 2019 – 66,949 miles
  • 2018 – 48,297 miles
  • 2017 – 34,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,859 miles
  • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Bolt on wheel bearing bolt missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,859 miles (+8,033)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,859 miles
    Test number
    270532497638
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
  2. Pass127,826 miles (+6,121)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,826 miles
    Test number
    320421949314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,705 miles (+6,735)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,705 miles
    Test number
    662869736838
    • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  4. Pass114,970 miles (+7,725)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,970 miles
    Test number
    844414060164
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass107,245 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,245 miles
    Test number
    783792715050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bolt on wheel bearing bolt missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail107,221 miles (+7,162)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,221 miles
    Test number
    141880200561
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bolt on wheel bearing bolt missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass100,059 miles (+18,574)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,059 miles
    Test number
    542482455160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,485 miles (+14,536)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    81,485 miles
    Test number
    421102240318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,949 miles (+18,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,949 miles
    Test number
    804027504310
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted obscuring the view of some components
  10. Pass48,297 miles (+13,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,297 miles
    Test number
    524604846782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass34,680 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,680 miles
    Test number
    741261121621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,665 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,665 miles
    Test number
    328928143215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,664 miles
    Test number
    176773342394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 YFO

Does J9 YFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 YFO is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 YFO?
The MOT on J9 YFO is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 YFO done?
J9 YFO was recorded at 135,859 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 11,324 miles a year.
Has J9 YFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 YFO has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on J9 YFO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J9 YFO find?
J9 YFO passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all side windows; window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 1 more.

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